Eastern University Award Recipients

The Alumni Council of Eastern University gives annual awards forAlumnus/na of the Year, Distinguished Young Alumnus/na of the Year, andThe Lamplight Society. They are awarded at the Alumni Brunch during Homecoming and Family Weekend the second Saturday of October.

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Recipients of the Alumnus/na of the Year Award

The Alumnus/a of the Yearis nominated by their fellow alumni and are selected for the award based on the following criteria: (a) they have earned a degreefrom Eastern University; (b) they have been a graduate of the university for a minimum of 10 years; (c) they are capable and have made achievements in the career of their choice; (d) they have made contributionsto their community; and (e) they continue to show interest in the university.

1961

John Ruth '56

1962

Ronald Schlosser '56, MRE '59

1963

Thomas Ritter '59

1964

C. Herbert Carey '59

1966

Gloria (Pierce) Marshall '60

1967

Norman R. DePuy '53, BD '56, DD '88

1968

Anthony Campolo '56, BD '60, THM '61

1969

Oscar Remick '54

1970

Arthur Reedie, Jr. '55

1971

Joseph Tatta '55

1972

Charles H. Blum '66

1973

Malva Quinlan '67

1976

Richard Rusbuldt Sr. '51

1978

F. Ardell '63 and Peg (Parker) Thomas '63

1979

Elizabeth (Eastman) Fetter '70

1980

Philip Jenks '71

1981

William A. Zulker '53, DMin '78

1982

Dorcas (Diaz) Shaner '58, MRE '61

1983

Stephen Heneise '70

1985

Ronald McGinnis '60

1986

Paul Bolster '66

1993

William Eberwein Sr. '68

1994

Edward Warner '58, MRE '60Lorna (Bixby) Hansen '64

1996

David Bradstreet '76

1997

Bryan Stevenson '81

1998

Robert Plimpton '63

1999

F. Ardell '63 and Peg (Parker) Thomas '63

2001

Bettie Ann (Morse) Brigham '74

2003

Stanley Nodder '53

2004

Danny Cortes '83, MDiv '87

2005

W. Donald Gough '67

2006

Mel Bwint '83

2007

W. Douglass Willey '55

2008

John Pipe '58

2009

Douglas Mastriano '86

2010

Carol (Hill) Tatta '58

2011

Shane Claiborne '97

2012

Donna (Gillenardo) Duffy '83

2013

Emilio Marrero Jr. '82, MDiv '85

2014

Darla (Spence) Coffey '83

2015

Raymond Garcia '00, MDiv '07

2016

Stanley A. Murray '71, MDiv '79

2017

Howard Stevenson '80

Recipients of the Distinguished Young Alumnus/na Award

The award recognizes an alumni/ae who has graduated from Eastern University within the past 10 years for significant contribution to church, vocation, community, and/or Eastern University. The Distinguished Young Alumni award honors a younger alum who embodies Christian values in their work and personal life and recognizes those who are outstanding leaders in their vocation and community, and shows promise of future professional growth. This award recognizes an alumni/ae whose life faithfully exemplifies Christ and the mission of Eastern as demonstrated by acknowledged professional accomplishments, personal character, integrity, and a strong commitment to the Lord.

2013

David Walker '09

2014

Ian Snyder '04

2015

Rebecca Blake '06

2016

Thomas McGrady Jr. '10

2017

Brisa DeAngulo '07

The Lamplight Society

The Lamplight Society was established in 2002 to commemorate Eastern University's 50th anniversary. The Society serves to honor those who have "shined the light" by making significant contributions to the life of Eastern University and have left an indelible print on the campus community. These contributions might have been in academics, athletics, student life, religious life, the Alumni Association, or in community service. The award honors alumni, faculty, staff, and administration and the contributions they made while they were at Eastern.